How to Turn Off or Restart the Samsung Galaxy S24

If you just bought the Samsung Galaxy S24 and are struggling to turn it off or restart it, we’ve got you covered. Below are several ways to safely turn off and restart your Samsung Galaxy S24. Follow this guide to learn how.

How to Turn Off or Restart Your Samsung Galaxy S24

Turning off or restarting Android phones is usually a breeze but such is not the case with Samsung devices. Consequently, you might end up triggering Samsung’s virtual assistant Bixby on the Galaxy S24, while trying to shut down or reboot the phone using the power/side button.

Use Physical Buttons

Like other Android smartphones, Samsung offers a dedicated power menu to help you power off or reboot your device. You can access it by pressing a combination of physical buttons at the side of your device. Here’s what you need to follow:

1. Press the volume down and power/side buttons simultaneously for a few seconds on your Galaxy S24 to bring up the Power menu.
   
2. Tap Power Off from the menu that appears to shut down your Galaxy S24.
   
3. Confirm your action by pressing the Power Off button again. You can also long-tap the Power Off option to restart your device in the Safe Mode.
4. Once powered off, long-press the power button again to boot the device.
5. Alternatively, tap the Restart button to quickly reboot your Galaxy S24 from the power menu.
   

Remap the Power Key

Long-pressing the physical power button on the Galaxy S24 will trigger Bixby. This is configured by default on most Samsung devices and can easily get on your nerves. Fortunately, you can remap the side key to access the power menu like on other Android phones.

1. Long press the volume down and side keys simultaneously for a few seconds to bring up the Power Menu.
2. Tap the Side Button Settings. You can also access this menu from Settings > Advanced Features > Side Button.
   
3. Next, switch Press and Hold to display the Power off menu.
   
4. Once configured, long-press the physical side button to bring up the power menu from where you can power off or restart your Galaxy S24.
   

If you have decided to part ways with Samsung’s assistant, you can disable Bixby on your Samsung phone for good.

From the Quick Settings Panel

Besides the physical side key, you can open the power menu from the Quick panel to easily turn off or restart your Galaxy S24.

1. Swipe down on the notification shade to bring up the Quick panel.
2. Tap the Power button in the top right (left to the Settings icon) to access the power menu.
   
3. Press the Power Off or Restart button to shut down or reboot your device, respectively.
   

Ask Bixby

It might come as a surprise but using Bixby, you can turn off or restart the Galaxy S24 with voice commands. First, set up Bixby on your phone. Then, summon the voice assistant by long pressing or by saying “Hi Bixby,” followed by “turn off the phone” or “restart my phone” to power off or restart your Galaxy S24, respectively.

How to Force Restart the Samsung Galaxy S24

There can be instances when your Galaxy S24 freezes and does not respond to button inputs. In such cases, force restarting the phone is your only option. After the forced reboot, your Galaxy S24 should work normally.

1. Press and hold the volume down and power/side keys simultaneously on your Galaxy S24 for 20-30 seconds.
2. The phone’s screen should turn black and the Samsung logo will appear. Release the buttons now.
3. Wait a few seconds for your Galaxy S24 to restart. Enter your device passcode to unlock it.

Final Words

Turning off or restarting your Galaxy S24 is no rocket science. With the different methods listed in this explainer, you can easily shut down, reboot, or force restart your phone.

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FAQs

How do I turn off or restart my Samsung Galaxy S24?

Long press the Volume Down and the Power physical buttons on the side of your S24 to access the power menu. Tap Power Off or Restart to shut down or reboot it.

Where is the Power Off button on my Samsung Phone?

The Power button is located on the right side of your Samsung device and wakes up the Bixby Assistant by default. You can, however, remap it to show the power menu using the methods discussed in this guide.

How do I stop Bixby from opening with the Power button on S24?

Open the Settings app, tap Advanced Features, and press the Side Buttons settings. Set the Press and Hold feature to the Power Off Menu.